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August, September 2003
PI-Flora.com Community Service Centres
Lethbridge Naturalist SocietyLethbridge Naturalist Society is strongly encouraging new members. If you are interested in a brochure, or to get further information on the society, visit their website and contact any LNS executive member for information. The society gets involved with many naturalist events throughout the year and has many summer outings where one can learn more about flora and fauna in the Southern Alberta area. Field trips are often arranged with knowledgeable members guiding the trip. West Nile VirusIn response to requests from media outlets, Alberta Health and Wellness now provides daily updated numbers of human cases of West Nile virus in Alberta through a status report on the department's website at 3 p.m. every weekday. Alberta Health and Wellness announced a total of six positive cases on August 22. The Calgary Health Region and Alberta Health and Wellness held a news conference on August 12 to announce the first positive human case of West Nile virus. Human cases are confirmed in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. Go to Health Canada’s Website Copies of public education materials such as the West Nile brochure that was distributed to all Alberta households are still available. For more information contact AHW Communications by email, or phone 427-7164. U.S. Centers for Disease Control Website: Forty-four states have reported WNv activity in birds, horses, mosquitoes or humans on the Web site. As of August 20, 29 states have reported a total of 715 human cases, with 14 deaths. West Nile virus fact sheets are available on the Alberta Health and Wellness Website in a PDF format for easy printing. The list now includes tips for house and garden, children, insect repellents, seniors, outdoor enthusiasts, and tips for pets and other animals. If you find a fresh, dead bird (crow, magpie, raven, blue jay, grey jay): wear gloves, use a bag inverted over your hand, or use a stick or shovel to move the bird into a plastic bag or container. Do not handle dead wildlife directly with your hands. After packaging the bird (2-3 plastic bags), wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. You can drop the bird off at any Fish and Wildlife office in Alberta. To find the nearest office, call toll-free 310-0000. Fish and Wildlife can only test fresh, dead birds. If a bird is dried or rotting, it should be left where it is, or disposed of in the garbage. If you think you don't have to know this information, imagine having a dying magpie on your front step on a long-weekend Sunday. What would you do? MOST VOCALMOST VOCAL is currently completing the process of setting up the 2004 performance reading lineup in coordination with Single Onion of Calgary with funding from the Canada Council of the Arts. In addition, they are solidifying dates for the Fall 2003 reading series. Brian Bartlett kicks off the Fall reading series on Fri. Sept. 26, 2003 at the S.A.A.G. For info, visit the MOST VOCAL website and L.A.C.E.Y. for details. Watch for MOST VOCAL performances at StreetFest Sept. 27th. Michael St. GeorgeJust released Dubbin' De Vibes album. For info, visit his website.
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